Kingdom Auto Parts and MEMA Reach Settlement in Trade Letter Dispute
In the lawsuit, Kingdom Auto Parts asked the court to declare cross-referencing a “fair use” of trademarks of other companies and challenged the statements contained in the Sept. 9, 2008 trade letter.
The Week in Review (Feb. 2-6, 2009)
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Cash for Clunkers Program Introduced in Senate
No repair option in proposed legislation.
National Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill Proposed
H.R. 259 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Metaldyne Announces More Restructuring Actions
Company announces new cost-cutting initiatives for U.S. salaried employees.
Obama-Biden Send Stimulus Plan to Congress
Small business provisions included in the plan.
Attendance Tops 107,000 at AAPEX and SEMA Show
The total 2008 attendance figures reflect a decrease of nine percent.
Toyo Tires Promotes Corporate Officials
Toyo Tires has promoted several corporate officials at both Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. and its subsidiary, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.
Senators Introduce ‘Sell Fuel-Efficient Cars Act of 2008’
Another ‘Cash for Clunkers’ proposal to be considered by Congress.
AkzoNobel Acquires Majority Ownership of Japanese Joint Venture
KAC has been a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies for nearly 40 years.